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Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing that…
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Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer
Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help lower…
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Public consultation open for New Victorian Wine Strategy
The State Government is supporting the growth and sustainability of Victoria’s $9 billion wine industry with a new strategy to ensure it can continue to…
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Nuts support a healthy lifestyle in older Australians
Regular consumption of nuts is associated with maintaining a healthy lifespan, new research from a Monash University-led team has found. Published in the Journal Age…
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Kidsafe calls for urgent action on low speed vehicle runovers
On average, each year in Victoria, 41 children are killed or injured in low speed vehicle runover incidents. While hospitalisation rates have decreased over the…
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Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer
Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and brush…
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Obesity and overweight overtake tobacco disease burden
The Public Health Association of Australia has reacted to the release of The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 report on 12 December, calling for…
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Kabbadi is coming to Victoria
Tickets for the first ever Pro Kabbadi League exhibition match to be played on Australian soil are now on sale. Kabaddi – the second biggest…
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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Family violence offenders in the police’s eye this Christmas
Victoria Police is putting family violence perpetrators on notice this Christmas as new data shows a rise in offending across the festive season. Crime Statistics…
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Australian Federal Police ask parents to focus on safety when buying tech gifts this Christmas
The AFP is urging parents who are buying internet-enabled devices for their children this Christmas to install safety features and talk to their children about…